MG Zs Exclusive Ev
From 15,678 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a tyre seriously damaged, a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led and a tyre cords visible or damaged. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 341 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a tyre seriously damaged | 341 |
| a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 230 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 146 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 107 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 92 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 49 |
| brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn | 45 |
| headlamp aim unable to be tested | 45 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 39 |
| excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution. | 32 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 57.9% of Zs Exclusive Ev failures are safety items (worn brakes, tyre damage, steering play). The car still drives, but you shouldn't. Only 0% are the kind that would actually strand you. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £77.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 90% | a tyre seriously damaged, a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led |
| 2020 | 89.1% | a tyre seriously damaged, a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led |
| 2019 | 88.1% | a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led, a tyre seriously damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all Zs Exclusive Evs tested had between 15,291 and 38,091 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 24,630 median miles, the Zs Exclusive Ev has 0.043 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other MG models
| MG Zs | 81.9% |
| MG 3 | 79.4% |
| MG Tf | 75% |
| MG Mgf | 72.8% |
| MG Zs Exclusive Vti-Tech | 90.4% |
Common questions
What is the MG Zs Exclusive Ev MOT pass rate?
The MG Zs Exclusive Ev has a 89.5% MOT pass rate based on 15,678 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a MG Zs Exclusive Ev?
The most common MOT failure on the MG Zs Exclusive Ev is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 341 failures. Other common issues include a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led.
What is the typical mileage of a MG Zs Exclusive Ev at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a MG Zs Exclusive Ev is 24,630 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 15,291 and 38,091 miles.
Buying a used Zs Exclusive Ev?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
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